intent on/upon (something)
idiom
: giving all of one's attention and effort to a specific task or goal
She seems intent on destroying our credibility.
They were intent on their work.
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The havoc has yet to be fully assessed, and Ascension is intent on keeping as much of its operations open as possible.
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Reed Abelson, New York Times, 23 May 2024
And despite the scary incident, McGuire is intent on putting a good spin on the experience.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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Reed Abelson, New York Times, 23 May 2024
And despite the scary incident, McGuire is intent on putting a good spin on the experience.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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“Intent on/upon (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intent%20on%2Fupon%20%28something%29. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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